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Blackstone Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud, Tax Evasion Charges
WORCESTER – A local man pleaded guilty to fraud charges in federal court in Worcester on Thursday, Feb. 15. Anthony Prizio, 48, of Blackstone, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud, one count of tax evasion, and one count of unauthorized use of another’s identity. From January...
Local Group’s Ads Get Shut Down by WRTA Drivers
WORCESTER – The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) adopted new policies for advertising on local busses that prohibit political messages days after it sent an invoice to a local advocacy organization for their advertising of a political message. The WRTA then pulled the ads just a week into the monthlong campaign.
Worcester’s Municipal Bond Rated Stable for 9th Year
WORCESTER – The City of Worcester announced that the three major bond rating companies, Moody’s Investor Services, Fitch Ratings, and Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings, have rated the city’s municipal bond as “stable. The city included the following statements in its announcement from the rating...
Worcester Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Firearm
WORCESTER – A search warrant served by police in Worcester led to the arrest of a man on drug trafficking and firearms charges on Monday, Feb. 12. Police reported to Ericsson Street and identified Desmond Chambers, 55, of Worcester, pull into the driveway at around 3 PM. Upon detaining Chambers, police say they identified several bags of what they believed to be cocaine in his pocket.
Nurses to Deliver Petition to St. Vincent Management on Safety Issues
WORCESTER – A delegation of Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) members at St. Vincent Hospital will deliver a petition, signed by more than 80 percent of nurses, to the hospital CEO Carolyn Jackson and Chief Nursing Officer Denise Kvapil on Wednesday. Delivery of the petition follows an announcement by the...
See Tuesday’s Snowfall Totals Across the Region
WORCESTER – A winter storm that began Tuesday morning dropped snow across the region throughout the day, leaving widely different totals across the region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a report from the Worcester Regional Airport just after 2 PM measured 4.6 inches of snow. In Shrewsbury, a measurement near the intersection of Boylston, Main, and Grafton Streets around 1:30 reported 3.8 inches. Another location in Shrewsbury, near Lake Street and Rt. 9, found 5.6 inches. In Westborough, near where North St. passes under the Mass Pike, 5.9 inches were reported just before 1 PM.
4 to 8 In. Predicted, Parking Ban at Midnight, Schools Cancelled
WORCESTER – Worcester Public Schools are cancelled on Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to the impending storm. Head Start and before and after-school programs are cancelled. The Durkin Administration building will all be closed. 4 to 8 Inches Predicted. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning...
Police Seek Information on Fatal Shooting in Worcester
WORCESTER – Police seek information on a fatal shooting in Worcester shortly after 3 AM on Monday, Feb. 12. Police responded to report of gunshots near Shannon Street. A ShotSpotter activation took place at 3:16 AM. Upon arriving at the scene, officers did not locate a victim. After contacting...
Two Teens Arrested after Pedestrians Hit with Paintballs in Worcester
WORCESTER – Two teens were arrested on multiple assault charges after allegedly shooting paintballs at pedestrians. Police responded to multiple reports of pedestrians being targeted by assaults with a paintball gun on Friday, February 9th. Those targeted told police the suspect was operating a gray Honda Civic. Those struck received visible paint marks.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
37-Year-Old Worcester Man Faces Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
WORCESTER – A traffic stop near Southbridge Street led to a man facing fentanyl trafficking charges on Friday. A patrol officer witnessed a black Honda Accord around noon after the driver allegedly turned from Southbridge Street onto Jackson Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop, which occurred near Hollis Street.
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